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Nasca-Huari feathered tunic

Room 5, Vitrine 59


Featherwork
Coast of southern Peru
Fusion Epoch (800 AD – 1300 AD)
ML600002

  • Material: Cotton thread and feathers.
  • Technique: Simple plain weave decorated with feathers sewn onto it.
  • On this sleeveless tunic (uncu), the central vertical band marks the line of the shoulders. The opening for the wearer’s head can be seen at the center of the garment.